Morning Hits: Grigorenko, Zadorov, Etem, Steckel, White, Bishop and Conacher
TSN: The Sabres agree to allow Mikhail Grigorenko and Nikita Zadorov to play for Russia at the World Junior Championship. Eric Stephens: The Ducks have recalled Emerson Etem and David Steckel. Mathieu Perreault on the IR. Dmitry Chesnokov: Ian White…
Morning Hits: Markham Arena, Brule, Brunner, Brodeur and White
David Pagnotta: Markham arena information: "Mayor Scarpitti says he's set on saving taxpayers money, and half of $325M cost for arena comes from private sector. Mayor Scarpitti says city/groups in mix will borrow, pending council approval, $162.5M and another $32.5M (per…
Free Agent Hits: Raymond, Franson, Morrow, Gagne, Redden, Knuble and Beleskey
Michael Augello: SportsNet Doug MacLean said that the Maple Leafs already have a deal in place with Mason Raymond for $925,000 if he makes the team. Darren Dreger: Mason's agent, J.P. Barry said that there are talks with the Leafs,…
Roster Notes: Waivers, Maple Leafs, Predators, Jets, Bruins and Lightning
Elliotte Friedman: No players that were put on waivers on Thursday were claimed. Renaud Lavoie: On waivers Friday: John Mitchell (Ana), Kevin Marshall (Tor), Nick Crawford (Buf), Alex Biega (Van) and Nicolas Deschamps (Wsh) Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs put…
Free Agent and Rumor Hits: Kessel, Liles, Teams over the cap, Stepan, Boyle, Gagne and White
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks Phil Kessel could fall between Corey Perry's $8.6 million and Ryan Getzlaf's $8.2 million. Dion Phaneuf's new contract could be more complicated. Simmons wonders if the Flames would be interested in John-Michael…
PTOs: Boyes, Thomas, Gillies, White, Theodore, Kobasew, Martinek and Johnson
Andy Strickland: Brad Boyes will attend the Panthers camp on a PTO. Bob McKenzie: The Panthers have offered Tim Thomas a PTO. No decision yet. Pierre LeBrun: Thomas wants to be a No. 1 goalie and not a backup according…
Morning Hits: Long List of Ex-Leafs Free Agents, Campbell and Eakin
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Lists ex-Leaf free agents that are still looking for a home: Tomas Kaberle, Ian White, Carlo Colaiacovo, Hal Gill, Steve Sullivan, Brad Boyes, David Steckel, Matthew Lombardi, Tim Connolly, Jamal Mayers, Ryan O’Byrne and Mikhail…
Morning Hits: Ian White, 2011 unsigned draft picks and Colin Wilson
Red Wings Front: (h/t Pro Hockey Talk) It doesn't sound like Ian White will be back with the Red Wings next season. “It didn’t go the way Whitey wanted it,” Babcock said. “Whitey’s a real good person, a real good man. We…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Ducks, Flames, Maple Leafs and top 20 UFAs that could be traded
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Blackhawks could have some cap issues in the future. Marian Hossa contract runs through 2020-21, but if the 34-year old retires before it expires, they could get hit with a minimum of $4.6…
Trade Rumors: Hurricanes, Cullen, Perry, Predators, Penguins, Sharks, Johnson and Clowe
Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said they could look to upgrade their defense but noted that they aren't the only one. He Added they could add to their goalie "depth." Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Senators could use…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Senators, Bruins, Oilers, Blues and Flames
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings will determine over the next couple weeks if they will be buyers or sellers. They won't be looking for depth type players unless they have another string of injuries. If they are to…
Custance: Top 20 Rental Players
Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance put together a list of the top 20 rental players that could be available at this year's trade deadline or before. "You can't let players walk," said one NHL source. "If you're going to lose…